Immigration at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) has drawn flak of late. A month after Biotech honcho Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw slammed immigration at the KIA, Grammy award winner Ricky Kej on Sunday termed immigration at the airport “pathetic”.
The music composer took to social media to share his harrowing experience after landing at the airport in the wee hours of Sunday. He tweeted: “Pathetic state of immigration at the Bengaluru International Airport. Been in the line for over an hour now. Currently well over 1000 people are waiting, not all counters working, staff is clueless, inefficient. @BLR Airport why have so many flights, when there is no capacity”? He also shared a video of a long queue of flyers waiting for immigration. The post was shared widely on the social media platform.
In another tweet, Mr. Kej said, “How are we expected to build Brand India if this is the welcome that everyone gets at the airports. The first impression of India for foreign travellers.” The music composer said there are several lines for immigration check at the airport, including Air Suvidha, immigration, check if immigration stamp is accurate, baggage screening, collecting bags, and Customs do additional screening. He demanded authorities to reduce the steps.
